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Packaging for storage of perishable items

A perishable item, configuration storage technology, applied in the direction of perishable item packaging, packaging, packaged food, etc.

Pending Publication Date: 2021-06-01
APEEL TECH
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Perishable items can be coated with a protective coating to prevent moisture loss from produce during storage

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[0030]Modified atmosphere packaging (MAP) is commonly used, for example, to store perishable items such as harvested produce on store shelves prior to purchase by consumers, in order to minimize degradation of the item and maintain the visual, textural and nutritional appeal of the item force. Through proper material selection and packaging design, MAP containers and packaging can be optimized to maintain a high internal relative humidity in order to minimize the rate at which perishable items lose mass and water over time, thereby allowing items to remain in storage and / or or of acceptable quality when sold after shipment. MAP containers and packaging can also be designed so as to allow perishable items to be cooled sufficiently during storage to reduce the rate of ripening of the items, thereby further delaying the onset of spoilage.

[0031] Table 1 below is a compilation of suggested industry standard conditions for long-term storage of produce such as fresh fruits and ve...

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Described herein are packaging, e.g. containers (100), and methods for storing perishable items. The containers (100) include a plurality of openings (114) that cause a reduction in the in-package relative humidity. The perishable items can be coated with a protective coating to prevent moisture loss from produce during storage. The perishable items can be coated prior to storage in the packaging or after being placed in the packaging. The container (100) and coatings therefore allow the perishable items to be stored at lower relative humidity, e.g. lower than industry standards for shipment and storage or lower than about 90% relative humidity, which can help delay the growth of biotic stressors such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and / or pests.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority and the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 717,511 filed August 10, 2018, the contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. [0003] field of invention [0004] The present invention relates to containers and other packaging for storing perishable items, such as harvested produce, and methods of making and using the containers and other packaging. [0005] Background of the invention [0006] Common produce, such as fresh produce, can degrade and break down (ie, spoil) very easily when exposed to the environment. Degradation of produce may occur through abiotic means such as loss of evaporative water from the outer surface of the produce to the atmosphere, oxidation due to oxygen diffusing into the produce from the environment, mechanical damage to the surface, and / or light-induced degradation ( i.e. photodegradation). Biological stressors ...

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IPC IPC(8): B65D85/34A23B7/00
CPCB65D85/34B65D85/345B65D2205/02B65D2543/00092
Inventor L·佩雷斯C·P·弗雷泽J·罗杰斯
Owner APEEL TECH